7,930 kg99 hpMarket avg. €63k · 4 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €38k – €85k, around 26% above the market average.
This model sits 13% above the class average across 114 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo L45 listings currently run from €37,940 to €84,800, with a market average around €62,975. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 4 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo L45 is a compact-to-mid-size wheel loader with an operating weight of 7,930 kg and an engine output of 99 hp. It accepts a standard bucket of 1.6 m³ capacity, positioning it in the lower-middle segment of the articulated wheel loader market. The machine is built around Volvo's characteristic care-cab design and load-sensing hydraulic system, giving it a defined productivity envelope suited to confined and semi-open sites alike.
Wheel loaders in this weight and capacity class are routinely deployed on material handling at quarries, recycling yards, agricultural operations, and municipal works. The 1.6 m³ bucket suits bulk-material cycling, aggregate stockpile management, and pallet or log handling when fitted with appropriate attachments. Contractors also use machines of this type for site preparation and general earth-moving where a compact footprint and good maneuverability are priorities.
Before purchasing any wheel loader in this class, inspect the articulation joint and steering cylinders for play, seal leaks, and wear in the pivot bushings, as these are high-stress points on articulated frames. Check the loader arms, lift linkage, and bucket cutting edge for cracks, wear, and previous repair welds. Hydraulic response and cycle times should be tested under load to confirm the system is functioning within specification. Verify tyre condition and matching across axles, since mismatched or worn tyres add immediate replacement cost. Request all available service records and confirm that the engine, transmission, and axle oil change intervals have been observed. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician independent of the seller is strongly recommended for any used machine in this segment.
The Volvo L45 competes directly with the Caterpillar 910 and Caterpillar 914, all three sitting in the same operating-weight and horsepower band. Against the Caterpillar 910, the L45 carries a modest power advantage at 99 hp and a larger standard bucket at 1.6 m³, which can translate to higher single-pass capacity on suitable materials. The Caterpillar 914 is the closer competitor in terms of overall output, and buyers often cross-shop the two on brand service-network access, cab comfort, and attachment compatibility. Within this competitive set, the attributes that drive a unit toward the upper end of its price band include low accumulated hours, full-service history documentation, factory or approved quick-coupler systems, and the presence of high-demand attachments such as forks or high-tip buckets. Machines in poor cosmetic or mechanical condition, or with incomplete service records, sit at the lower end regardless of age.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€63k).
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